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FIRST BAPTIST SEVIERVILLE | JANUARY 2014
Volume 84, No. 6
IN THIS ISSUE
ReNewBro. Dan gives some insight into the new vision for FBC.
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LCU Winter/Spring 2014Info on upcoming classes.
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New Year Bro. Royce asks what you will do in 2014 to lead a life like Christ. Page 5
First Baptist Church of Sevierville’s Monthly Newsletter
“And we know...”Amanda Sweat
Romans 8:28 is a verse I hear quoted often by many people; however, it wasn’t until I was saved last year that I truly was able to grasp the meaning and promise within the verse. The verse says, “God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.”
Now, at first glance, when reading this verse one might assume that it means that whoever loves God will never experience heartache - that they will always be happy, have tons of money, and live until they are 100. Well, as much as I don’t want to I am going to burst that bubble. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and even the people that seem to “have it all together” or seem to “have it all” don’t. The fact is we all are going to experience death at some point. Some of us will incur tons of debt, some will go through serious bouts of depression, etc. But there is a promise we have amidst all of this...“God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.”
God never promised that when we accepted Him as our Savior that life would be one big ball of sunshine or that we would forever have it easy. He did give us Romans 8:28 along with many other verses full of hope and love to get us through the valleys of life. I truly believe with all my heart that in every situation of life God can make something wonderful happen even amidst pain, sorrow and hopelessness.
Someone might ask how He can bring goodness out of death. I think about the many people that have given their hearts to the Lord at a funeral. Or how can He use a sickness to bring about good? I’ve heard story after story of people who’ve grown closer to the Lord through an illness. That, in my opinion, is Him working to the good. Even something like having to get new tires but not having the money. He can work that for the good by urging someone who has more to financially help out the one in need. The blessing that both receive is amazing.
So you see, even though life might not always be full of sunshine, God left us with this promise no matter what the situation is. We just have to have faith in Him and His ways.
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From the Pastor’s Heart...On January 1, we will begin an important 75-day journey together that will determine the direction of our church for the next five years. Our focus will be reviewing and renewing the convictions and commitments of our membership at FBC Sevierville. RE:NEW will result in a stronger church and a new vision for our mission. As your pastor, I ask you to make this a priority in your life.
Your RE:NEW booklet will become a valuable tool during this spiritual journey. It contains information for a daily quiet time. As you reflect on the chosen passages of Scripture, I will be praying that you will allow God to speak to you and open your eyes to see what He has for you there. The daily “Prayer Points” will guide you during your prayer time.
Several special events have been planned during RE:NEW. As you review the schedule, I hope you will mark your calendar and commit to be here for “INVITE” on March 16, the final event of the 75 days.
If you are going to make a New Year’s resolution, let it be this one: to not miss a single day spending time with God during this campaign. Resolve to give Him your undivided attention as you seek real renewal for yourself and your church. Just imagine what can happen if we all give the first part of 2014 to our Lord by making new commitments and growing in grace!
I loved being your pastor in 2013 and cannot wait to see where the Lord will lead us together during 2014. So, Ready...Set...Let’s Go!
Dan Spencer
Wednesday, January 1................................................................................RE:NEW begins Sunday, January 5...............................................................Core Conviction #1: GOSPEL Sunday, January 12....................................................Core Conviction #2: GATHERING Sunday, January 19...........................................................Core Conviction #3: GROUPS Sunday, January 26..................................................Core Conviction #4: GENEROSITY Sunday, February 2..............................................................Core Conviction #5: GOING Sunday, February 9...........................................RENEWAL SUNDAY (8:15 & 10:45 am) SOLEMN ASSEMBLY (time & location TBA) Sunday, February 16...............................................................................ACTS 1:8 Sunday Sunday, February 23...........................................................5-5-5 COMMUNITY Sunday Sunday, March 2.........................................................................5-5-5 COUNTRY Sunday Sunday, March 9..................................................................5-5-5 CONTINENTS Sunday Sunday, March 16................................................................INVITE with Jerry Chaddick
UP 6th Grade WeekendApril 30th and May 1st
Sign up in Sunday Schoolor call the church office
Proverbs
16:3
Sonrise SeniorsTuesday, January 7; 9:00am/Parlor
Children’s Choirs & Mission FriendsResumes January 8
Divorce CareResumes January 8
Celebration Choir & Orchestra PracticeResumes January 8Orchestra practice; 6:45pmChoir practice; 7:30pm
Bible Buddies & Children’s Bible DrillResumes January 12
Youth Bible Drill - 7th-9th GradeResumes January 12
Triple L LuncheonTuesday, January 14; Noon/FLCBring a covered dish.
Children’s ChurchSunday, January 198:15am– Grades K-6 will meet in the Chapel10:45am– Grades K-3 will meet in the Chapel,Grades 4-6 will meet in the FH
Upcoming Events
Special AnnouncementsYouth Bible Drill 7th-9th GradeSundays; 5:30pm/Resumes January 12Meet in the 6th Grade Sunday School area.
Bible DrillSundays; 5:30pm/Resumes January 12Bible Buddies; Grades 1-3/C-220Children’s Bible Drill; Grades 4-6/C-212
Church Office Holiday HoursNew Years - Closed January 1
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God’s Warehouse Gods’ Warehouse, sponsored by The Nolachucky Baptist Association, is a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief facility that stores donated furniture and household goods until they are needed by any family in the East Tennessee area. They are currently in need of furniture and household items. If you have any of these items to donate, please contact them at [email protected] or by calling the Nolachucky Baptist Association at 423-586-7331. They will make arrangements to pick up the items.
Year End GivingContributions made to the church must be received in the church office by Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 5:00 pm, or postmarked no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in order to receive contribution credit for 2013. Contributions may also be made online at www.fbcsev.org.
Jan.2014
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Gladys & Ralph Sims Mr. & Mrs. David
JohnsonMary BoltFaye HouserMargaret Hancock
SwaggertyRaymond Kerr Richard & Carol AtchleyAnnie Stokes Jimmy & Lynn CaylorRegenia WhiteMy parent, Clarice
& Mell Jackson Debbie GibbsOur parents, Fred &
Jama Cate, Byrd & Evelyn Matthews, our baby Timothy Scott Matthews
JB & Shirley MatthewsTV MINIS TRYSandy Webb Robert & Sandy FoxLIBRARYRaymond KerrKathy GrayStephen WeaverClyde Martin
CAREGIVERSOur mothers
Dorothy Ehmann and May Pease
Al & Elaine PeaseCHILDREN’S DEPTRobert SimsRegenia WhiteCarl Lindsey Frank & Barbara PartonCHILDREN’S MUSICPaul & Ruth Galyon Robert & Sandy Fox
PARK ROAD PROJECTRobert SimsCleo Newman Jo BlalockLOTTIE MOONHoney Gregg & Tracy PriceBryan Blalock Jo BlalockRev & Mrs. George
Watson and Beulah & Amos McCarter
Bob & Diane McFarlandRegenia White and
Ruby Whaley Rex & Louise DelozierMy parents Woody &
Mary Jane McCroskey Belva GlaspieMy mother Sallie TurnerRegenia WhiteEd GlaspieElben White Jean WhiteMargie Gardner Jim & Joan SmithFaye Houser Pat LoeppDave & Ella WatsonGlenn & Ruth Murrell Dale & Ruth MurrellJames Hill and our
daughter, Sharan Duncan
Curtis & Shirley KingDwight & Roger McMahan Beulah McMahanDwight & Roger McMahan
and Bill & Billy Berrier Mike, Linda &
Brandon BerrierMr. & Mrs. OL Robinson
and Mr. & Mrs. LE Delozier
Melba DelozierNURSERY/PRESCHOOLRegenia White Darius & Carolyn FineBUILDING FUNDJim Owenby Chuck Sexton’s SS Class
HELPING HANDSCarl McCarter ALCOA 25 Year ClubCharlie OgleRegenia WhiteAnna Kate Marshall Walker
TRIBUTEDGIVING
Attendance Report 11/3/2013 11/10/2013 11/17/2013 11/24/2013 8:15am Worship 688 690 704 617 9:30am SS 1335 1213 1360 1252 10:45am Worship 1254 1243 1265 1336 6:30pm Worship 474 345 390 375
Biblical Stewardship 11/3/2013 11/10/2013 11/17/2013 11/24/2013 Total Weekly Needs $ 93,073.00 $ 93,073.00 $ 93,073.00 $ 93,073.00 Tithes & Offerings 93,631.02 85,109.15 95,971.14 77,370.52 Building Fund 295.00 556.00 1,011.00 3,386.00 Designated Fund 7,701.95 5,532.12 6,244.31 4,548.23
New MembersTaylor RatcliffDennis & Judy MatheneyMark WatsonAlyssa AllenDarrell WhaleyJeff PettisJay FunkJerry & Carolyn Reagan
Recently HospitalizedRobert SuttlesJohn CottongimHelen OwnbyDottie SimpsonWanda HendersonFred BaloghPhil OwnbyAmy BrackinsRoger AllenAlden DouglassRon RoweJim AtchleyMariam McMahanCatherine ArwoodRay HendersonLora Reed
• The following families wish to express their deep appreciation to the church for kindness shown during their recent loss:
Family of Belinda Conner
• The following families wish to express their appreciation for support from the church: Georgia Courtney Dwight & Elaine Stokes
Donna Huffaker
• Margurite Sims and Kristi Atchley in the passing of their father/grandfather, Robert Sims
• Friends in the passing of Jimmie Etherton
• Carol Bateman in the passing of her mother, Minnie Parker
• Jodie Huskey in the passing of her father, Jerry Bennett
• Tim Munson in the passing of his brother, David Munson
• Chris Moriarty in the passing of his father, Tom Moriarty
• Marcia Watson in the passing of her uncle, Frank Lawson
• Georgia Courtney in the passing of her sister, Margie Gardner
• Patsy Plemons in the passing of her brother, Jerry Lindsey
• Fran, Chris & Christopher Weaver in the passing of their husband/father/grandfather, Stephen Weaver
• Willis Russell & Kristie Russell in the passing of their mother/grandmother, Cecil Russell
• Ruth & Mark Martin & Debbie Gillespie in the passing of their husband/father, Clyde Martin
Thank You Notes
Sympathy to
Annie StokesElizabeth Ownby Mike & Beverly OwnbyMUSIC MINISTRYAnnie Stokes Katherine Welch Gail HaggardBob Sims Gary Roach’s SS Class
IN HONORBUDGETOur son-in-law’s birthday Conley & Carolyn MurrellCHRISTMAS STOREGage McMahan Thomas & Carolyn
McMahanOur children Larry & Charlene CastleMarie Temple Marie Temple’s SS ClassHELPING HANDSHelen Galyon Ownby Mike & Beverly OwnbyLOCAL MISSIONS Jim & Karen Koerten Jim Koerten’s SS ClassLOTTIE MOONSteve & Michelle GalyonMike & Beverly OwnbySteve & Vickie OwnbyPhil & Karen Ownby Helen Ownby
IN MEMORYBUDGETHoney Gregg & Tracy PriceAnnie Stokes Ruth SS ClassRobert Delozier Melba DelozierCHRISTMAS STORECharles Hodges Robert & Connie AlewineOur dads Carl & Kathy FlynnMarjorie Gardner Darlene CorradoHorace JenningsMarjorie Gardner Clell & Betty Jean KingEd Glaspie Belva GlaspieRush & Louise Parrott Rex & Louise DelozierChandler McMahan Katie McMahan My parents Milo &
Mable Connatser Ruby MaplesOur parents, Cora &
Judson Johnson and
LCU Winter/Spring 2014Craig MintzAssociate Pastor of Equipping
A new year begins with many new opportunities to grow in your walk with Jesus Christ through our Life Change University discipleship classes. There are some great Bible book studies available such as the ongoing Sunday night Bible study going book by book or the upcoming study on Revelation chapters 4-22. We also have some very practical classes that will equip you in the areas of worship, Christian parenting, financial stewardship, the spiritual disciplines and evangelism. Are you interested in serving through disaster relief? The Introduction to Disaster Relief class is required to be certified. There are a lot of great classes to choose from. Choose one and see what the Lord does in your life.
Sundays Book by Book Through The Bible 5:15pm/C-322/led by Rich Wallace
Mondays Precept Upon Precept: Revelation Part 2 Orientation Date; February 24; 6:45pm/ E-218/led by Jennifer Finchum
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Send questions or comments to [email protected]
pare with God and His blessings. The Bible gives us clear directions to protect us for a better life. In this text wisdom is personified as a lady. In Vesre 7 of this chapter, we find wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore, get wisdom and in all your getting get understanding. Exalt her and she will promote you. She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. Lady wisdom gives us God’s prospective on life and on what we should do. Wisdom promotes godliness and, in this text, some practical things we can do as believers to make our goals and plans stick.
Here are some questions that we can ponder as we go forward to 2014: 1. What will we do to protect our heart?
Wednesdays Financial Peace University Preview Class; January 8; 5:30pm/E-229/led by Tresa Spencer/Cost: $45 per family
5-5-5 Training (Evangelism and Prayer-Walking) Begins March 5; 5:30pm/C-302/led by Craig Mintz
Grace-Based Parenting Begins January 8; 5:30pm/E-220/led by Dr. Jim & Karen Koerten
Authentic: Developing the Disciplines of a Sincere Faith Begins January 8; 6:30pm/C-303/led by Jimmy Lee
A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place Begins January 8; 5:30pm/E-218/led by Jana Chapman
Follow Me Begins January 8; 10:00am/Parlor/led by Clark Byram
Disaster Relief Certification Training January 8 & 15; 6:00pm/C-302/led by John & Kaye Thomas (This is a prerequisite to all specialized disaster relief classes and both sessions must be completed to serve as a D.R. volunteer. Cost is $35). Certification expires after 3 years and must be renewed. Follow-up specialized classes include Shower/Laundry Trailer Training, Spiritual Preparation and Evangelism, Flood Recovery (Mudout), Chainsaw Operation, and Rebuild.
2. What will we do to discipline our speech? 3. What will we do to discipline our eyes?
4. What will we do to protect our path?
For each of us, God has a designed path. He has, on purpose, set before us life with a purpose. He gives us the responsibility to make decisions that effects our lives. In 2014, let’s be careful to examine our hearts, our speech, and our vision (what are we looking at and what are we listening to). Let’s be absolutely given to the will of God and the path He has set in place for us!
Happy 2014!
A New YearRoyce BaileyAssociate Pastor of Children
Proverbs 4:23-27, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life, put away from you a deceitful mouth and put perverse lips far from you. Let your eyes look straight ahead and your eyelids look right before you, ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil.”
In a New Year, it is customary to set goals or plans. Some may call it resolutions, but here’s the bottom line: a New Year allows us opportunities for a better life. As I was reading this scripture, I was reminded that there’s nothing on the earth that can com-
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Rev. Dan Spencer Senior Pastor
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Jerry HyderAssoc. Pastor of Adults
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